Our weekly feature called A Newsmaker You Should Know highlights achievements by just some of the many West residents whose accomplishments are noteworthy. Heres a recap of our West newsmakers for 2013:

Jason Adkins, a Heidelberg volunteer firefighter, fought a fire that destroyed his own home on First Street. Friends and neighbors pitched in to help his family.

Nick Andrews was recognized for his business success with the Penn State Beaver Outstanding Alumni Award. In 1977, he formed Andrews Industrial Controls Inc. in Carnegie.

Scott Baker, president of 5 Generation Bakers in McKees Rocks, presented a $300 check and a certificate for a one-year supply of Jenny Lee cinnamon swirl bread to Ada Fiscus of McKees Rocks, who purchased the 1 millionth loaf from the bakery.

Faith Beegle of Beaver Falls, a registered nurse at Heritage Valley Sewickley, was named a Heritage Valley Health System Cameo of Caring Awardee for her exceptional work in health care.

Steve Beuter, who had worked three years as an administrative assistant in Carnegie, was named the borough's manager in August. He followed Jeff Harbin, who retired in June.

Aaron Bibro, Robinson manager for four years, stepped down in April to accept a job as township manager of Hatfield, Montgomery County. He had been assistant manager for one year before becoming manager.

The Rev. Ed Bowen, former pastor of Crafton United Presbyterian Church, established a charitable fund as a permanent endowment to improve the playground at Crafton Elementary School.

Rhonda Brightwell, a registered nurse on the Level 2 Medical Unit at Heritage Valley Beaver, was honored for her passion for her profession at the 15th Cameo of Caring Awards. She has been at the Beaver facility since November 2006.

Sharon Loughran Brown, a career educator with about 30 years of experience as a teacher and principal, became principal of Our Lady of Grace School in Scott.

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Resume: Newsmakers you met in 2013 across the West